No More Excuses
One excuse often given for not exercising: “I don’t have the right build (or technique) for exercise.” Just go to any big marathon and you’ll…
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The Connection Between Fitness and Smartness
After reading the studies in the book “Fit Kids, Smarter Kids“ on the researched benefits of exercise, it is shown that many sedentary citizens have…
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Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
Six Steps to Qualifying for the Boston Marathon Visit bostonmarathon.com to find the time you will need to qualify, based upon your age on the…
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Should I run when I have a cold?
There are so many individual health issues with a cold that you must talk with a doctor before you exercise when you have an infection….
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Guest Blog By Hilary Topper: Sub 3 Hour Marathoner Benefits from the Galloway Method by Marc Burget
I began running my Senior year of high school in 1992 by joining the track team, after being pressured by my friends to fill a…
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Salute to Don McNelly
RIP: Long live the spirit of Don McNelly My friend Don McNelly gave us 96 years of marathons (744), classical music, wine making, volunteering—with the…
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Journaling: Can you capture the fleeting thoughts of the right brain?
One of the interesting challenges and great rewards of journaling is noting the creative, and sometimes crazy, images that emerge from the right side of…
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Why do some runners have trouble taking walk breaks?
Research shows that the lessons learned in the early school years are powerfully embedded in the subconscious brain. While it is natural to feel anxious…
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Walk Breaks on Trails
Walk breaks are even more important on long trail runs than on long pavement runs. Not only will the walks allow you to cope with…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: How fast should I run during my first marathon? Answer: For the first 18 miles of the first marathon, pace yourself as if you…
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For Walkers – “Shuffling” To Control Fatigue, Soreness, Aches
Shuffling is barely moving your feet and legs to let the walking muscles recover. With your feet to the ground, use a short stride with…
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Question: I get light-headed, and have trouble concentrating at the end of my long runs. Why?
Answer: In investigating this condition among my runners, I’ve discovered that the most common reason for this is low blood sugar. In this case, increasing…
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How to Tell If You Are Running Correctly
If you feel relaxed and running is easy even at the end of a run – you’re probably running correctly. Overall, the running motion should…
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Shin Pain – “Shin splints” or stress fracture
Almost always, pain in this area indicates a minor irritation called “shin splints” that allows running and walking as you heal. The greatest pain or…
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In Good Company: Buddies—human, canine, and virtual—boost motivation
If you always run alone and enjoy it, that’s great. But runners who never sweat with company tend to experience more low-motivation days and miss…
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Starting Back Running Before the Injury Has Healed
With most running injuries, you can continue to run even while the injury is healing. But first, you must have some time off to get…